How far is Urbana, IA from Sioux City, IA?
The driving distance from Urbana, IA to Sioux City, IA is about 243.1 miles (391.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 231.8 miles (373.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 41m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 50m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Webster County, Iowa, in the United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Urbana and Sioux City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Urbana and Sioux City.
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Start on West Wood Street
795 ft · 27 sec · West Wood Street
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Turn left onto Union Avenue
1153 ft · 26 sec · Union Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto 55th Street
758 ft · 13 sec · 55th Street
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Continue on 54th Street Trail
1023 ft · 24 sec · 54th Street Trail
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Take the ramp left
1937 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints
29 mi · 32 min · Avenue of the Saints
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Keep slight left to continue on Avenue of the Saints
160.2 mi · 3 hr 5 min · Avenue of the Saints
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Continue on 160th Street
6.4 mi · 7 min · 160th Street
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Continue on United States Highway 20
1.9 mi · 3 min · United States Highway 20
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Continue on Highway 20
42.9 mi · 53 min · Highway 20
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Turn right onto South Fairmount Street
3033 ft · 1 min · South Fairmount Street
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Continue on 6th Street
1.5 km · 2 min · 6th Street
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Turn right onto Court Street
1199 ft · 39 sec · Court Street
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Turn left onto 9th Street
990 ft · 46 sec · 9th Street
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Turn right
35 m · 9 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Urbana and Sioux City.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Avenue of the Saints
Keep slight left to continue on Avenue of the Saints
160 mi · 03h 05m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Urbana and Mostly Sunny near Sioux City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Urbana to Sioux City?
The road trip is about 243.1 miles (391.2 km) and usually takes 03h 50m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Duncombe is a useful midpoint, sitting about 121.4 miles from Urbana and 121.7 miles from Sioux City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 231.8 miles (373.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.3 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:18 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.36 one way or $64.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 76.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Urbana and Mostly Sunny near Sioux City.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Urbana and Sioux City. Straight-line distance: 231.82 mi (373.08 km).
#1 Urbana
City in Benton County, Iowa, United States
| Population | 1,498 |
| Coordinates | 42.2241600, -91.8743400 |
| Altitude | 286 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Sioux City
The second most populous city in Iowa.
| Population | 82,651 |
| Coordinates | 42.4999900, -96.4003100 |
| Altitude | 366 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-96.400135, 42.499991)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 391 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 04m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 51m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 03m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 01m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $32.36 | $64.71 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $36.49 | $72.98 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $39.93 | $79.86 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $45.51 | $91.02 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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